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1. Barber Shop at Bautzen

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A group of barbers cut hair and shave prisoners in the barber shop in Bautzen. A French prisoner, to the left, is about to leave. Keeping hair short reduced the chance of lice and improved the general health standards of prison camps.
Date Created:
1916-01-01T00:00:00Z
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Western Michigan University. Libraries

2. Orchestra at Bautzen

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The stringed orchestra at Bautzen, composed of French and Russian musicians, performs outdoors for the prisoners. German soldiers are among the audience circling the orchestra. Note the white identification badge on the front of many of the prisoners' caps.
Date Created:
1916-01-01T00:00:00Z
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Western Michigan University. Libraries

3. POW Cemetery at Bautzen

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This photograph shows the well-tended Allied prisoner graves outside of the prison camp at Bautzen.
Date Created:
1916-01-01T00:00:00Z
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Western Michigan University. Libraries

4. Clothing Warehouse Inspection at Bautzen

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Two Russian prisoners conduct an inspection of the stocks in the warehouse at the prison camp at Bautzen, while a German officer (standing, with the sword) supervises the activity. The warehouse is full of hats, blankets, shirts, and other supplies.
Date Created:
1916-01-01T00:00:00Z
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5. Canteen at Bautzen

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British and French POW's visit the canteen in the prison camp in Bautzen. The canteen is well-stocked with boots, slippers, suspenders, knives/razors, and other goods (including sausages) while a German soldier mans the cash register. This photograph was taken early in the war when prison stocks were plentiful and the Allied blockade had not taken its toll on the German economy.
Date Created:
1916-01-01T00:00:00Z
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Western Michigan University. Libraries

6. Parcel Post Office at Bautzen

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British and French prisoners prepare to open packages from home in the packet mail room in the prison camp at Bautzen. They work under the supervision of a German non-commissioned officer, who is standing to the right.
Date Created:
1916-01-01T00:00:00Z
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Western Michigan University. Libraries